The Recorder arrives to aid the Asgardians in their quest. They come across a monstrous derelict starship and decide to investigate. Inside, they are attacked by Securitrons, but after a thorough thrashing and a lucky shot at Sif, they are called off by Relstor. After they disappear, Sif collapses. Back in Asgard, Brokar brings Balder grim news. After the nurses have cared for Sif and left, Sporr's tentacles carry her off, and the Asgardians cannot stop it. Sporr collapses one of the corridors so they cannot follow